Located in Basingstoke center, less than 10 minutes walk from the Railway Station, The Red Lion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site and parking. It features rooms with attached bathroom and a cafe bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hotel is a refurbished historic coaching inn with the comforts of a modern hotel. It faces the old, traffic-free restaurant area of the town and the Festival Place shopping center is yards away. The M3 motorway is within easy reach and trains run regularly from Basingstoke to Reading, London and Heathrow airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Meredith
    the United States the United States
    Friendly staff, close to Town, buses and trains Great entertainment with live bands down the street.
  • Kristen
    the United States the United States
    Comfortable room, no ac but fan provided, great location, great breakfast, and friendly, helpful staff.
  • Arindam
    India India
    Staff helped me for arranging a UK charger as my multi plug was not working, it's a real saviour.
  • Selina
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Hotel was lovely. Bed comfy. Staff Friendly. Great location
  • Annette
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    I really liked the staff. Sarah was really nice and gave us really useful information
  • M
    Michael
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Hotel was very clean restaurant evening meal was lovely
  • Mark
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great staff very friendly and efficient. Breakfast is fine value for money.
  • Modi
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Welcoming staff, comfortable bed, and great location.
  • M
    Marco
    Italy Italy
    Location very near from the city center and the railway station in the event you want to get to London by train , Breakfast perfect for every taste , British breakfast or European continental breakfast no problem whatsoever , Staff very...
  • Rebecca
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Nice size room. The room was clean. The hotel was pretty quiet at night.it looked like it had a nice pub with games but we did not have a chance to go there. My husband liked the packets of biscuits in the room.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Red Lion Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Ironing service

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Red Lion Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    3 - 8 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £10 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Breakfast must be requested at the time of booking.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Red Lion Hotel

    • Red Lion Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Basingstoke. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Red Lion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Guests staying at Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
    • Room options at Red Lion Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Check-in at Red Lion Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.